To “glory in the cross of Christ” is, firstly, about his cross, his sacrifice and his love. As similes of Christ, what about our daily and not-so-daily crosses? Saint Teresa of Avila had some thoughts that I found helpful, certainly to remind me to look to Christ, who suffered so much more. If that daily cross ties with the cross on which Christ died, then likewise our suffering. If one had merit, then so does the other — as long as they remain of a piece.
